I think more than half the States now rely on private contractors to do this kind of oversight and certification.
Richard Blumenthal: “I think more than half the States now rely on private contractors to do this kind of oversight and certification.”
On the recordMay 18, 2023
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Blumenthal discusses the reliance of states on private contractors for oversight due to staffing shortages.
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